Dr. Matthew Paul Wichman M.D.

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• Levator Scapulae Muscle: Function, Trigger Points, and Anatomy

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• What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Bursitis?

  Bursitis is a condition that affects many people around the globe who have no idea what is causing them pain or end up misjudging what might be wrong with their body tissues. Others might have a general idea of what bursitis is but cannot tell when they are suffering from it. This is because they...

• What You Need to Know About Osteoporosis

  Osteoporosis is a medical condition that if diagnosed on time could be preventable and successfully treatable. In literal terms, osteoporosis means ‘bones with holes’. It is often called “the silent thief” because bone loss occurs without symptoms.But what is osteoporosis? According to WHO...

• What Is Total Knee Arthroplasty?

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• Efforts for Muscular Dystrophy Research

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